Obituaries
Steven Lee Ballew
Nov 11, 2023
Steven Lee Ballew, age 72, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Blairsville, GA. Steven was born November 1, 1951, in Detroit, MI to Oscar and Jewel Ballew. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Ballew; mother, Jewel Ballew; and brother, Robert Obie Ballew. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl Ballew;...
Roy Edward Robertson
Nov 9, 2023
It is with heavy hearts, but with a celebration of one redeemed through salvation, that we announce the passing of Roy Edward Robertson of Hiawassee Georgia. Born February 28, 1935 in Duluth, GA, Roy joined his savior in paradise on November 9, 2023.
Roy was a strong man of faith, serving as a humble child of Christ at Mountain Park...
J. L. Wright
Nov 6, 2023
J. L. Wright, 80, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, in Murphy, NC. J. L. was born February 18, 1943, in Seco, KY to John and Rachel Wright. J.L. Was married to the love of his life, Betty Sue, for 63 years. J.L enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to gospel music, and was in his own...
Kenneth Stiles
Nov 6, 2023
Kenneth Stiles, age 60, passed away on November 6, 2023.
Kenneth was born in Atlanta, GA to Gene Stiles and Jo Stiles. Kenneth had a big passion for hunting and loved watching Dale Earnhardt.
He was preceded in death by Gene Stiles (Father). He is survived by his mother Jo Stiles, brother Mark Stiles, nephews Chris Stiles, and Zach Stiles.
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Hilda T. McGriff
Nov 6, 2023
Hilda Townsend McGriff was born January 3, 1932 in Alpharetta (Fulton County), Georgia to Ernest Joe (EJ) Townsend and Martha Ruth Wood Townsend. She passed to her heavenly home November 6, 2023. A service of worship and Celebration of Hilda's Home Going will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Georgia on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 1:00pm.
Hilda...
James McDaris
Nov 5, 2023
James Achilles McDaris fondly known as Jimmy. Was born January 7, 1937, in Hemptown, Georgia.
He left this world for his heavenly home on November 5, 2023, in Smyrna, Georgia.
He was the only child of Belle Brackett McDaris and Everett “Newt” McDaris. Jimmy had a great childhood in Hemptown. He came from a great family of entrepreneurs. His Grandfather...
Raymond (Tony) David Parr
Nov 5, 2023
Raymond (Tony) David Parr, beloved husband, father, brother, and favorite grandad, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on February 5, 1942, in Macon, Georgia to the late Raymond and Daisy Parr.
Raymond's life was filled with compassion, kindness, and deep sense of service. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army....
Sandra Ensley
Nov 4, 2023
Sandra (Susie) Ensley age 74, passed away at the Copper Basin Medical and Rehab Facility on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. She is survived by her son Lee E. Ensley, grandson Tyler Ensley, great-grandson Cohen, and sister Donna J Hubbard. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Bazelle and Deryl Nelson. Susie was a member of Ducktown United...
Blakely Loudermilk
Nov 3, 2023
Mr. Blakely Loudermilk, age 88, of Turtletown, TN passed away at his home on November 3, 2023. He was born August 30, 1935, to Luther and Dolly Padgett Loudermilk. He was an employee of the Copper Mines in Copperhill Tennessee. Mr. Loudermilk loved to sit on the Porch and look at the mountains, He loved watching hummingbirds and fishing. He...
Billy Lynn Gilliam
Nov 3, 2023
In Loving Memory of Billy Lynn Gilliam.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Lynn Gilliam, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on April 12, 1973, Billy's radiant spirit graced this world for 50 cherished years until his untimely departure on November 3, 2023.
Billy, a devoted son, leaves behind his dear father...
Alma Seabolt
Nov 2, 2023
Alma Seabolt, age 95, passed away on November 2, 2023.
Alma was born in Murphy, NC to Thomas Lovingood and Idia Coleman and raised in the Hanging Dog Community. Alma married the love her life Calvin J. Seabolt. Alma was a member of the Hanging Dog Missionary Baptist Church. Alma loved being outdoors in her garden and loved watching the...
Katherine Galloway
Oct 31, 2023
Katherine Galloway, age 96, passed away on October 31, 2023 in Cumming Georgia. Mrs. Galloway was previously a resident of McCaysville, Georgia and was married to the late James Galloway of Copperhill, TN.
Katherine was a great mother and grandmother who devoted her time to caring for the needs of her family. She loved to paint, sew, work in her...
Sherry Browning
Oct 31, 2023
Ms. Sherry Renee Gray Browning, 58, of Cumming, GA died peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2023. Sherry was born May 15, 1965, in Copperhill Tennessee and grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, where she was a member of First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. She was a gifted musician and English teacher throughout her life. In high...
Jerry Sean Hughes
Oct 28, 2023
Jerry "Sean" Hughes passed passed away peacefully on 28 October, 2023 at his home in Parma, Idaho. Sean was born 15 May, 1967 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was the son of Harry and Bivian Ledford Hughes.
He was a kind, loving, generous person who never met a stranger and usually had a smile on his face. Sean loved people!
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Harold Doster
Oct 27, 2023
Harold “Hal” Charles Doster was born March 6, 1931, to Donald “Mike” and Mary Lucille Smith Doster in Mayfield Village, Cleveland, Ohio. Hal fulfilled the role of “good and faithful servant” throughout his ninety-two years. He did this through roles as son, grandson, brother, friend, student, pastor, husband, teacher, father, uncle, coach, chaplain, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be...
Robert Laney
Oct 25, 2023
Robert Laney, age 52, passed away on October 25, 2023. Robert was born to Jimmy Laney and Helen Long. Robert enjoyed hiking at Jack Rabbit and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by Jimmy Laney (Father), Amanda Laney (Sister), and Rodney Long (Stepfather).
His Survivors include Helen Long (Mother), Renee (Jimmy) Setser (Sister), Doug Laney (Brother),...
Donald L. Eslinger, Sr.
Oct 25, 2023
Donald L. Eslinger, Sr., 89, of Mineral Bluff, formerly of Chatsworth passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was Preceded in Death by his parents; D.L Eslinger and Monnie Mcintosh.
Mr. Eslinger served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne division. He was a lifelong Farmer and a self-taught guitar player, who played in Nashville...
Barbara R. Smith
Oct 24, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Russell Smith of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Mrs. Smith was born on February 8, 1937, to the late Mr. Carl Russell and Mrs. Edith Burger Russell. Mrs. Smith was a life-long resident of Fannin County.
Barbara was one of seven children and loved her family and life-long friends. Mrs. Smith...
Alvin Vernon Dyer
Oct 22, 2023
Alvin Vernon Dyer, age 81, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away on October 22, 2023.
Alvin was born in Union County, Georgia on May 5, 1942, one of seven children in the household. His family lived in the Choestoe District of Union County, where his father was a share cropper, and they attended Pine Top Baptist Church. His father always emphasized...
Shirley Newsome Summey
Oct 22, 2023
Shirley Newsome Summey, 87, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living in Blue Ridge, GA. Shirley was born January 23, 1936, in Miami, FL to the late John and late Runette Wages. She is preceded in death by her first husband, George Edward Newsome as well as her second husband, James L. Summey....
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